Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day Saturday, April 30 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — when you can safely dispose of old or unused medications Medication Safety
A Thanksgiving Nightmare Ends in Gratitude I thought my son was fully vaccinated against meningitis. He wasn’t — and you might not be either. vaccinations
Questions to Ask Your Child’s Healthcare Provider About Meningitis B Learn about the risks of meningitis B and steps you can take to protect your children from this infectious disease vaccinations
Fast Facts: What Parents Need to Know About Meningitis B Learn about the different types, who’s at risk and important vaccines for meningitis vaccinations
My Daughter Jamie Lost Her Legs and Fingers in a Ferocious Battle Against Meningitis We were lucky: Far too many teens lose their lives when they contract the disease. The good news? Vaccinations can help protect against meningitis. vaccinations
My Son Didn’t Commit a Crime When He Took His Own Life Losing Austin forced me to understand that suicide isn’t a choice. Now, I’m on a mission to save others who may be at risk. suicide
Love Conquers All: My Journey as the Mother of a Transgender Daughter My daughter came out as transgender at the age of 14. Since then, our entire family transitioned alongside her — and we’re now closer than ever. transgender
Mourning After Mass Shootings Isn’t Enough – a Sociologist Argues That Society’s Messages About Masculinity Need to Change Many mass shooting-suicides that occur when troubled boys and men turn to guns are far too similar to one another mental health
Most school shooters get their guns from home – and during the pandemic, the number of firearms in households with teenagers went up In the three months from March through May 2021, an estimated 2.1 million firearms were purchased – a 64.3% increase in the expected volume adolescent
Social Media Gives Support to LGBTQ Youth When In-Person Communities Are Lacking Social media can provide ways for LGBTQ youth to learn more about, and stay connected to, their identities lgbtq
Should Teens Taking ADHD, Anxiety and Depression Drugs Consume Energy Drinks and Coffee? Energy drinks are heavily marketed to teens, but they can have detrimental effects adhd
Facebook Has Known for a Year and a Half That Instagram Is Bad for Teens Despite Claiming Otherwise – Here Are the Harms Researchers Have Been Documenting for Years Studies consistently show that the more often teens use Instagram, the worse their overall well-being, self-esteem, life satisfaction, mood and body image body image
Students Are Returning to School With Anxiety, Grief and Gaps in Social Skills – Will There Be Enough School Mental Health Resources?
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Herd Immunity: What It Is and What It Has to Do With Your Child Getting your child vaccinated this summer helps protect those who can't Kimberly Rex 19 Aug 2021 Created With Support
Getting Caught Up on Back-to-School Vaccines Many kids have missed immunizations during the pandemic, but it's important — and easy! — to get them caught up Alex Fulton 19 Aug 2021 Created With Support
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Return to School As we head into another school year shaped by the pandemic, there are steps you can take to ensure your kids are physically and mentally prepared Alex Fulton 19 Aug 2021 Created With Support